£29K/yr to £33K/yr
Ireland
Permanent, Variable

HR Officer

Posted by Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited.

Your new company
This is a local company based outside of Belfast city centre. They are a household name and provide services in the construction and gas industry in Northern Ireland.

Your new role
This is a full-time permanent role. The hours of work are between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and between 8.30am and 4.30pm on Fridays. (37 hours per week). This role is based in the office 5 days a week. Part-time hours will be considered. Your key accountabilities will consist of the following:

  • Act as the first point of contact for all HR related queries, providing professional advice, guidance and support to managers and staff on HR policies and procedures.
  • Support Line Managers with employee relations issues such as grievances, investigations and disciplinary hearings
  • Monitor absence across the organisation, providing timely and accurate absence information and initiating the absence management process as appropriate, ensuring appropriate parties are informed when required.
  • Manage the employee lifecycle from induction to leaver to ensure all relevant paperwork and processes are completed and relevant parties informed.
  • Manage all aspects of the recruitment cycle (temporary and permanent) from vacancy notification to induction.
  • Update the HR system and paper records in an accurate and timely manner to ensure the integrity of employee information and payroll data.
  • Ensure administration systems and processes are continually monitored, reviewed and improved in order to improve the services offered by the team and enhance efficiency of delivery.
  • Collate information and prepare annual monitoring return and Article 55 review to ensure adherence with the Equality Commission requirements.
  • Process the monthly payroll accurately and on time and liaise with the payroll provider to ensure the organisation meets the requirements of HMRC.
  • Review and update HR Policies in line with current legislation and company procedures.
  • Assist with the management, recording and processing of purchase requisitions and invoices.
  • Assist with staff security clearance process.
  • Provide confidential support to the HR Manager for all aspects of the employee life cycle as required.
  • Observe and comply with policies and procedures for Health and Safety at work and observe and continually promote equal opportunities and customer care in compliance with organisational aims and objectives.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

  • Degree educated in a relevant HR field or holds a CIPD qualification
  • Associate level CIPD (Level 3 or above).
  • * 2+ years' experience in an HR generalist position across the full HR lifecycle.
  • Experience of advising managers and participating in all aspects of recruitment including advertising, shortlisting, interviewing and selection.
  • Experience of handling employee relations matters such as disciplinary and grievances.
  • Experience of absence management to include recording, monitoring and advising managers on absence process
  • Working knowledge of employment legislation.
  • Experience of using a HR/Payroll database and ensuring data integrity
  • Experience of digital recruitment
  • Highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Highly emotionally intelligent, builds rapport and trust with others.
  • Ability to work with high volumes of data in a methodical manner
  • Comprehensive IT skills, including the ability to use Office packages such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook & MS PowerPoint

What you'll get in return

  • An excellent salary of £29000 + an annual bonus
  • Free transportation to and from Belfast city centre
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Progression opportunities
  • Free life assurance
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Early fishes Friday
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free car parking

What you need to do now

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